Ellie x Fem!Reader one shots

"Go with it."

•A man won't leave you alone, a woman you've only spoken to a few times decides to do something about it•
TW: SLUR

"Hey (YN)!" A voice called behind you. You didn't even try to hide your disgust. John had been trying to... get with you, for a while now. Despite your many many rejections he didn't seem to want to take no for an answer. You were just trying to enjoy a walk around the town, the fall air was crisp and the sun was beginning its descent. This was supposed to be a peaceful walk, now that was ruined.
"John. I want to be alone right now." You sighed when he jogged up to walk beside you.
"Come on! Don't be like that, you've just been playing hard to get." John winked and wrapped an arm around your shoulders.
"I'm just not into you! How is it that hard to fucking understand." You snapped at him stepping out of his reach. You were at your boiling point with this man. John thought you were a challenge to be beat, a wild mare he thinks he could tame.
"You're overreacting. If you're just not into me, then what harm could one night be? I think you're scared of liking me." John snarled back at you. You couldn't stop the laughter that bubbled up in your throat. The man for once, took a step away from you.
      "Go the fuck home." You hissed. "And stop bothering me for fucks sake."
      "Not till you give me a reason. I'm a nice guy, fairly good looking, what don't you like about me!" He cried out. You raised your eyebrows, and opened your mouth ready to give him a very very lengthy list of why you did not like him, when a bright voice called.
      "(YN)! There you are babe!" Ellie Williams greeted. You felt relief flood your veins at the sight of her. You never really had the chance to talk to her lately, but you guys had hung out a few times. A friend of a friend kinda thing. Her copper hair was hanging around her shoulders for once, the smile on her lips was tight, and the worry and anger in those green eyes made your breath catch in your throat.
      "Ellie!" You beamed, turning away from John as she jogged towards you. You had always enjoyed the company of the woman, always found her lovely and filled with fire. Always wondered what her lips might taste like. Ellie hauled you off of the ground, enveloping you in a tight hug.
      "Go with it." She whispered in your ear sending shivers down your spine. You only hummed in response, busy inhaling the smell of campfire and wind on her skin.
      "Is this why you've been turning me down? You're gay?" John snapped. Ellie set you down, shuffling you behind her but not letting go of your hand. You could help but peer around her to see the look on John's face. Shock and rage painted his features.
      "Listen Joe-"
      "My name is John."
      "Okay John. I've heard all about your harassment of my girl, and I've been meaning to talk to you about it. Leave her alone. Find anyone else, maybe someone who actually wants you, and leave (YN) alone." Ellie lectured. John tensed up, balling his fists up at his sides.
       "We could always share the bitch." He shrugged. Ellie froze, you could feel her muscles coil readying for a fight. You stepped to stand at her side, placing a hand on the small of her back.
       "He's just trying to rile you up El. Let's go home, punching him won't actually knock any sense into him." You soothed, looking into her eyes willing her to just walk you home. John however took this as the perfect moment to stumble forward raising his fist. You stepped forward on instinct, taking the hit for Ellie. His fist cracked against your cheekbone, rattling your skull, your teeth sang with the impact. The only thing keeping you standing was Ellie's arms.
"Shit. Shit fuck, (YN) are you okay?" Ellie's strings of curses made your lips curl up as you found your footing. Ellie scanned your face quickly before placing you behind her again. She cracked her knuckles as she stared John down.
"You want to fight me, dyke?" John hissed raising his fists and widening his stance. She didn't answer, Ellie moved faster than you could react. The sound of her foot cracking against his kneecap and her fist against his jaw when he stumbled forward almost made you sick. When he swung at Ellie, she just easily ducked away, vicious swears and slurs spewed from his mouth. She only smiled at him, wild and filled with adrenaline, nothing friendly in the grin. She twisted into her next throw, putting her entire body weight into the swing. John hit the ground, still groaning out cuss words and vulgar things he wanted to do to the both of you. Ellie moved to land another devastating blow as he laid in the dirt but you laced your fingers through hers.
      "Let's go El." You smiled weakly. She brushed her fingers across your aching cheekbone and nodded. Once you were far enough away from John's ear shot Ellie sighed lightly.
       "I'm sorry you had to see that. Not exactly the impression I wanted to give you." Ellie huffed. You couldn't stop the startled laughter that bursted from your mouth.
       "You beat the fuck out of him for me! That's the best thing anyone's ever done for me. Thank you." You beamed, swinging you and Ellie's linked hands between you wildly. Ellie tipped her head back and laughed with you making your cheeks hurt from how wide your smile was.
       "Come on, we'll go back to mine so I can clean you up." Ellie tugged you in the direction of her small but cozy home.  Once inside she promptly sat you on her couch and told you not to move a muscle.
      "Ellie it's fine really! You don't have to do all this." You whined playfully as she rummaged around for a towel and some pain killers. You could hear her snort a laugh out.
       "Drink." She ordered handing you some water and the painkillers. You obliged, not breaking the eye contact with those depthless emerald eyes. The tension in the air grew thick.
       "So... when did we start dating?" You quipped.
       "We could start right now?" Ellie offered with a shrug, her cheeks tinting pink. You tugged her onto the couch next to you.
       "If you wanted to ask me out you could've done it without beating up some random dude." You teased. The red head shook her head, you could see the small smile on her lips.
       "I wasn't just gonna let him get away with punching you in the face!" Ellie sighed. You rocked back with laughter, ignoring the now dull ache in your skull. Ellie sobered up a bit taking her damp cloth and running it across your cheek gently. Cleaning the blood from your now cracked skin.
      "Thanks for avenging me." You rolled your eyes, trying not to flinch away from Ellie's gentle touch.
      "Anytime babe." Ellie winked. 
      "Take me to dinner and we'll see." You flirted back. Ellie feigned a gasp.
       "I just 'beat the fuck' out of someone for you, if anything you should take me to dinner." Ellie wiggled her eyebrows at you. You let your head hang for a moment, a smile still gracing your lips.
       "You're lucky you're so beautiful." You sighed, placing your hand on the back of her neck and pulling her into a kiss. Her lips were slightly chapped, she tasted of green tea and the promise of adventures to come.
       "So are we dating or..?" Ellie gasped out when you broke away. Giggles filled the living room as you tugged her into another deep kiss.
       "Just go with it." You murmured against her mouth. "I'll take you on that dinner I promise." You felt her grin against your mouth as she kissed you this time. Filled with light and laughter, and a sweet remembrance of how she saved you tonight.